- present participle of starve.
starving
Example Sentences
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"People have no idea where to evacuate. There's been no government advice. Many have fled to the hills and are starving."
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Environmentalists say the wall will accelerate erosion elsewhere while starving the neighboring salt marsh of sediment, hurting wildlife.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
That’s necessary magic in an age that’s starving for it.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
"It was too small. Just tiny little bite-sized pieces. I was like, 'I'm starving, can I get another plate?' but they said no!"
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
I always wonder if my face looks like I’m constantly starving.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
